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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.41, 33,084.83 and 13,908.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.41, 33,084.83 and 13,908.84 is: 19,194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.41 : 33,084.83 = 13,908.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.41/33,084.83 = 13,908.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.41x = 33,084.83 × 13,908.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.41x = 460,171,537.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,171,537.35/23,974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,194.28

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